Tillamook County Sheriff's Office, Oregon - Press Release 11-06-2006
http://www.tillamooksheriff.org

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Flooding in Tillamook County

Heavy flooding caused chaos at the Wilson River RV park where at least two propane tanks broke free as waters engulfed several vehicles. One propane tank was 500 gallons and believed to be full. Law Enforcement closed Wilson River Loop (the bypass when Hwy 101 Floods) and push vehicles back at least 1/4 mile as the propane tank floated downstream. Fire Officials were unsure if the tank would clear the bridge.

The tank floated past the bridge and traffic was reopened to Commerical trucks and high-profile vehicles only due to strong current across roadway on the bypass.

The Sheriff's Office reports the Wilson River RV Park was just about completely gone Monday evening. The park’s office was swept off its’ foundation and got snagged in a tree Monday afternoon. Deputies said it was about to go into the Wilson River at any moment.

Wilson River RV Park Flood Photos:
(Courtesy of Tillamook County Emergency Management)


Debris from RV Park floating downstream


RV Park Office, which eventually lifted up off foundation


Submerged RV's






Homes near the RV Park






Flood waters engulf trailers at the Wilson River RV Park on SR 6 east of Tillamook Monday. JOE HAPP/ HEADLIGHT-HERALD

Tillamook Flood Photos:
(About 4:30pm, November 6, 2006)


US Hwy 101 at Junction of Hwy 6 Looking North. Sheriff's Rescue Boat seen past bridge.


Hwy 6, Milepost 1, at Railroad Undercrossing Closed, Detour Available.


Hwy 6, Milepost 3, at Wilson River Loop Junction (Bypass). Law Enforcement are screening vehicles. Only Commercial Trucks or high-profile vehicles allowed to proceed due to strong current across parts of Bypass.